Two ministers underscore the importance of continued engagement, agree to remain in close contact Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi expressed serious concern over ceasefire violations committed by Israel in Lebanon during a telephonic conversation on Friday, despite the US-Iran peace agreement. “The two leaders exchanged…
Mexico’s Luis Romo celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. Photo: REUTERS LOS ANGELES: Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout round of the World Cup on Thursday after a 1-0 victory over South Korea while Canada edged closer to the last 32 after thrashing Qatar. A howler from South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu gifted…
US envoy Natalie Baker, HSY headline showcase moderated by filmmaker Tauseeq Haider The US Embassy in Islamabad hosted an ‘Arts Entrepreneurship Showcase’ at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, bringing together artists, designers, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders to celebrate the power of creative industries to drive economic growth, strengthen bilateral ties and connect people across…
Lebanese health ministry says 31 killed in strikes, Israel reports deaths of 4 soldiers Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Kfartibnit, Lebanon, June 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday, a US official said, after an escalation in fighting there jeopardised…
PM Shehbaz says govt has fulfilled its promise to the nation, thanks public for support in hard times Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a reduction in petroleum prices, saying the price of petrol had been cut by Rs74 per litre, while diesel prices had been reduced by Rs67 per litre. “Following the revision,…
Trump administration defends law, softens position mid-case on banning marijuana users from owning guns Pistols are displayed during the National Rifle Association annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Photo: Reuters The US Supreme Court on Thursday limited the application of a decades-old federal law that bars firearms possession by certain drug users, rejecting a position taken by President Donald…
KARACHI: Gold price witnessed a sharp decline in global and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $149 to $4,156. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs14,900 to Rs438,036….
Govt cites features such as easy recreation of blocked channels, easy concealment of contact info as reasons for ban Indian flag and Telegram app logo are seen in this illustration taken June 19, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Telegram on Friday lost its bid to overturn an Indian government order temporarily banning the messaging app, with a…
Two water samples from farms have been submitted by health officials to a state government laboratory for testing Farmers speak with a security guard near the compound wall of a Tata Electronics’ components factory for Apple’s iPhone, in Hosur. PHOTO: REUTERS An Indian state health authority is investigating how liquid discharged from Apple supplier Tata’s…
Iran wants to fly from their base camp in Tijuana, Mexico, to United States two days before their next match The Iranian football federation said Thursday it will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming its team is being subjected to travel restrictions during the World Cup in North America. Iran wanted to fly from their…